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Helping Farm Families Transition their Farm Business to the Next Generation

Published on June 11, 2024
MSU Extension works to improve farm personal well-being and income, expand agriculture-related businesses and increase employment opportunities, leading to agriculture being one of the strongest industries within Michigan.
Prairie Strip Partial Budget Tool

Published on June 10, 2024
This partial budget tool is an editable spreadsheet made to determine gains and losses from converting row crop areas to restored prairie.
Budgeting for Prairie Strips

Published on June 10, 2024
This bulletin shows how to calculate where and how prairie strips can be a financial benefit to the farm operation.
Drop Hose Technology in Corn Production

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Jason Deveau, application technology specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, discussing drop hose technology in corn production.
Small Potatoes, Big Impact: Michigan Farm to School Potato Processing Partnership Case Study

Published on June 4, 2024
Michigan State University Extension supported the development of a potato processing program at Montague Public Schools.
Wheat Fungicides

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Martin Chilvers, MSU field crops plant pathologist, discussing wheat fungicides.
Refine your cover crop management

Published on May 28, 2024
SARE resources to help you get started or enhance your cover crop management in favor of profit and pollinators.
Dry Bean Planting Considerations

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Scott Bales, MSU dry bean specialist, discussing dry bean planting considerations.
Exploring Organic Webinar Series resources and recordings available

Published on May 23, 2024
Learn from diverse farmers across Michigan about their experiences with organic certification.
Family Farms Conference workshop recordings highlight sustainable agriculture

Published on May 17, 2024
Videos include farmer SARE grant projects, farmer wellness, farm to school, agritourism, small-scale livestock and more.
Postemergence Weed Control Options

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Erin Burns, MSU weed scientist and assistant professor, discussing postemergence weed control options.
Managing Corn and Nitrogen After Waterlogging

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Alex Lindsey, assistant professor at The Ohio State University, discussing managing corn and nitrogen (N) after waterlogging.
Crop Growth Staging

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Manni Singh, MSU cropping systems agronomist, discussing crop growth staging.
Conservation Practices for Soil Health

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Abby Smith, U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resource Conservation Service state agronomist for Michigan, discussing conservation practices for soil health.
What should I do if I find a swarm of bees?

Published on April 18, 2024
Contact a local beekeeper if you find a swarm of honey bees.
Optimizing Planting Decisions for 2024

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Manni Singh, MSU cropping systems agronomy specialist, discussing optimizing planting decisions for 2024.
MSU Extension’s free produce safety texting service expands to serve North Central region

Published on April 17, 2024
The free produce safety texting service, which provides farm workers and their employers with one weekly produce safety text, will now be available to many more growers and their employees.
Soil Fertility for 2024

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Kurt Steinke, MSU soil fertility and nutrient management specialist, discussing soil fertility recommendations for 2024.
Dig into sustainable farm innovations with a search tool and map of SARE grant projects

Published on April 9, 2024
Find hundreds of SARE grants funded in Michigan and thousands nationally.
Wheat Insights for 2024

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Dennis Pennington, MSU wheat systems specialist, discussing wheat insights for 2024.